Maybe someone can help me since I cannot find a solution. I'm attempting to install the newest ATI drivers for my Mobility 9xxx (cannot remember the exact model)

The drivers install fine but when attempting to recreate the new xorg.conf using 'aticonfig --initial' (as root) I get a Segmentation Fault. My old xorg is move to xorg.conf.original-# and I'm left with a completely empty xorg.conf.

Any ideas are welcome. I'll see if I can track down the exact mobility model number as I'm sure it will be helpful

I'll give that a shot. I actually tried your suggestion once (based on memory of what you said) - reran xorgconfig and set video to 'ati' (this is where my memory failed - should have been 'radeon') and then tried the aticonfig initial command again with the same results (segmentation fault). I'll give it a go the correct way later tonight, and I'll give it a shot coming from a standard 'vesa' as well just for good measure.

I tried both the 'radeon' and 'vesa' options in xorg before attempting the aticonfig --initial and both ended the same way as before. Then I read in the 5.8SohoFinal-Bugs/Annoyances thread that soren had the same issues and was able to overcome by attempting it without X running so I gave it a shot - it worked! Thought I was good to go but upon reboot X would not start. I checked my xorg.conf and it looks match those of GrannyGeek and nightflier pretty well. However, I did notice that I ended up with 2 Device sections - the original 'radeon' and then the new 'fglrx'. Is it okay to have 2 Device sections? Should I try commenting the old 'radeon' section so that I only have one 'fglrx' section?

you can have as many device sections as you want in there.I think the problem you are having with the fglrx package is that it doesnt support your card.

You nailed it - it's not supported! Could've saved everyone a bunch of time by just double-checking the chipset (Mobility U1, aka IGP320M). I think the reason I was thinking Mobility 9xxx series is because that's what's on my girls laptop